Mission Statement:
Our research and extension program aims to develop integrated management strategies for current and emerging potato and sugar beet diseases. Current investigations of pathogen biology, ecology, and disease epidemiology help us develop tools, including predictive models and remote sensing technologies, for use in effective and economical disease management.
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Michigan vegetable crop report – August 19, 2026
Published on August 20, 2026
Disease pressure is increasing in some crops. Whitefly and spider mites pressure remains high while corn earworm pressure was also high in west-central locations. -
Current status of potato late blight in Michigan – August 18, 2026
Published on August 19, 2026
Elevated risk in Michigan this week supports continued vigilant scouting efforts after last week’s late blight detection in St. Joseph County on Aug. 12, 2026. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 12, 2026
Published on August 13, 2026
Melon, watermelon and sweet corn harvests are in full swing, with processing tomatoes close behind. Dry conditions are increasing pest pressure, while cucurbit downy mildew nears Michigan and vegetable diseases remain a concern. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 5, 2026
Published on August 6, 2026
Warm, dry weather continues as summer harvest expands. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 29, 2026
Published on July 29, 2026
Warm, dry weather continues as summer harvest expands.
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